Seed phrase
Updated 2026-09-29
A seed phrase is a set of 12 to 24 words generated when a crypto wallet is created. It is the master key: anyone who has these words can restore the wallet on any device and move every coin inside it.
Scammers often pose as customer support, a wallet update prompt, or a technical helper, and ask victims to type their seed phrase into a website or share it in a chat to ‘verify’ or ‘fix’ the wallet. That single act hands over full control.
A genuine wallet provider, exchange, or support agent never needs your seed phrase for any reason. It is not the same as a password, and should never be typed anywhere except when restoring your own wallet on your own device.
When it matters
If a seed phrase has already been shared, the wallet should be treated as compromised. Any remaining funds should be moved to a new wallet with a freshly generated phrase immediately.
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